MedCEC™ Medical Continuing Education Center

Michigan RN's are required to complete 25 contact hours of continuing education (CE) every two years (biennial renewal). No more than 12 hours can be earned during a 24-hour period for online or electronic media, such as videos, internet web-based seminars, video conferences, online continuing education programs, and online journal articles. Also, no CE program/activity may be duplicated in the same renewal period.

Required Courses

Pain and Symptom Management | At least 2 contact hours must be in pain and symptoms management. This is a biennial requirement (every 2 years).

Human Trafficking | Beginning January of 2022, prior to initial licensure, individuals must complete a course in human trafficking. This is a one-time requirement and is not part of of the 25 contact hour requirement.

License Expiration Dates

In Michigan, nursing licenses are renewed every two years by March 31st.

For additional information see https://www.michigan.gov/documents/lara/LARA_Nursing_CE_Brochure_5-11_376431_7.pdf

Audits and Retaining CE Records

"The Board does not maintain a record of continuing education earned. You are required to maintain your own records and keep documentation on hand for a minimum of 4 years. You are not required to submit continuing education information when you renew your license. The Board conducts a random audit after each renewal period. At that time, a percentage of all licensees who renewed will be randomly selected and notified by mail that they must submit evidence of having earned the required education. If you are selected for the audit, then you will submit copies of the CE certificates you earned (please retain your orginals)" 

https://www.michigan.gov/documents/lara/Nursing_FAQs_updated_579848_7.pdf